NBA: Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers Injury Reports, Predicted Lineups, and Starting 5s

In-Game 5 of their first-round series, the Philadelphia 76ers will host the Toronto Raptors. The 76ers dropped Game 4 and missed out on a chance to sweep the Raptors. So far in the series, the 76ers have been the dominant force. This is mostly due to the Raptors' inability to match up with Joel Embiid, who has wreaked havoc in each of the first four games. He did, however, sustain a thumb injury, which Toronto will seek to exploit in order to extend the series.

The Raptors, on the other hand, are playing with their season on the line. They avoided a sweep in Game 4 in Toronto, but their talismanic point guard Fred VanVleet's availability is uncertain due to a hip ailment. Nonetheless, if the Raptors want to make a series out of their first-round clash, players like Pascal Siakam and Gary Trent Jr. will need to have big games.

Injury Update for the Toronto Raptors

The Raptors had a near-perfect health record going into this game. Only Fred VanVleet, who has a hip issue, is listed as questionable.

Injury Report for the Philadelphia 76ers

The 76ers also had a near-perfect health record heading into this game. Only Charles Bassey is unable to participate due to a shoulder strain. Joel Embiid and Matisse Thybulle have both been given the green light to play.

Predicted Lineups for Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers

If Fred VanVleet isn't declared healthy, Armoni Brooks and Gary Trent Jr. might start in the backcourt, with OG Anunoby and Chris Boucher in the frontcourt. Pascal Siakam should be the starting point guard. The two guards should be James Harden and Tyrese Maxey. The frontcourt might be led by Matisse Thybulle and Tobias Harris, with Joel Embiid serving as the center.

Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers: Predicted Starting 5s

Toronto Raptors

G - Armoni Brooks; G - Gary Trent Jr.; F - OG Anunoby; F - Scottie Barnes; C - Pascal Siakam.

Philadelphia 76ers

G - Tyrese Maxey; G - James Harden; F - Matisse Thybulle; F - Tobias Harris; C - Joel Embiid.